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Crispy bits of pancetta and shallot in a bowl of green peas

Spring Peas with Pancetta and Shallots

Print Recipe
Fresh peas are cooked with pancetta and shallots.
Course Side dishes
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 17 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings 2 cups
Calories 489
Author Janette

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 ounces pancetta (or unsmoked pork belly) diced
  • 2 ounces shallot peeled and sliced
  • 2 whole garlic cloves peeled
  • 2 cups (284 grams) fresh peas
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable stock or water

Instructions

  • To a sauté pan heat the olive oil over medium heat.
  • Add the pancetta, cook for 2 minutes.  Add the shallot and cook until it is  softened, about 5 minutes.
  • Add the whole garlic cloves, peas, salt, pepper. Cover and cook for 10 minutes, remove the garlic. Serve warm.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1/2 cup | Calories: 489kcal | Carbohydrates: 66g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 166mg | Fiber: 23g | Sugar: 25g